Di Jun's gaze was calm as he reminded him, "But we cannot let down our guard.
If we wish to Reign over Honghuang, the Wu Clan will be our greatest enemy.
If we want to deal with them, we must first isolate them and turn them into the public enemy of the entire Primordial Wilderness.
When that time comes, we can follow the greater trend and wipe them out completely.
The Ten Thousand Clans of the Primordial Wilderness have long suffered under the Wu Clan's oppression and can be united by us. But if we wish to defeat the Wu Clan, we must recruit more Experts.
The Twelve Ancestor Wizards of the Wu Clan are all extraordinarily powerful, and the fighting spirit of their armies is high. If they manage to win over more Innate Gods, things will become difficult."
"Tch—" Tai Yi said dismissively, his face full of contempt.
"There aren't many Innate Gods who would think highly of the Wu Clan."
Di Jun smiled faintly, remaining calm. "Likewise, there are not many Innate Gods willing to follow us, so we must proceed cautiously."
"Fine. You're the older brother, so you have the final say."
Tai Yi lightly tapped the Chaos Bell with his fingers. Looking somewhat excited, he asked again,
"You were Deducting Fellow Daoist Beiming's situation just now, weren't you? What did you find?"
Di Jun put away the Hetu and Luoshu floating beside him, his expression gradually turning solemn.
"I am not particularly top-notch in the Art of deduction, but I did obtain some clues.
Bei Ming was born in the North Sea and now has Changbai Mountain as his Daoist arena. His true form is Kun Peng.
Judging from his origins alone, he is no inferior to either of us.
As for his Karma with the Ancestor Wizards, it began in the Eastern Continent.
Though they have crossed paths, they are not particularly close.
Beyond that, I could not Deduce anything further."
A trace of curiosity flashed through Tai Yi's eyes, and he smiled.
"With such origins, he must possess some skill.
It would be great if we could find an opportunity to exchange pointers with him.
I would like to see how long he can withstand the might of the Chaos Bell."
Di Jun glanced at his younger brother and said steadily,
"As long as he does not stand with the Wu Clan, he is a Fellow Daoist we can unite with.
Making friends through combat is fine, but do not offend others without cause."
"Understood." Tai Yi waved his hand somewhat impatiently and asked again,
"Can you Deduce his current location?"
Di Jun lowered his eyes in thought for a moment, then shook his head. "I only know that he is in the Southeast Region. I cannot Deduce the precise location."
"The Southeast Region?" Tai Yi frowned and tapped the Chaos Bell with his fingertips.
"The Southeast Region is not small. Elder brother, why not Deduce when he will return to Changbai Mountain? We can visit him directly."
"That is one way." Di Jun nodded.
"However, the Honghuang Continent is filled with talented people. Aside from Bei Ming, there are quite a few others.
I have already Deducted their Daoist arenas. We can visit them one by one. Even if we cannot recruit them immediately, we can still forge good ties."
"It will not be so easy to forge good ties with these people." Tai Yi sounded somewhat dissatisfied.
"The last time we visited Mount Qixi to see Fuxi and Nüwa, you were even willing to lend the Hetu and Luoshu to Fuxi, yet he still refused to join us."
Di Jun replied calmly, "Fuxi and Nüwa rank among the strongest Innate Gods.
We have yet to build our momentum. What capital do we have to invite them outright?
I was merely testing the waters.
Fuxi truly showed interest in the Hetu and Luoshu. As long as he is interested, there will be opportunities in the future.
Besides, the siblings are deeply attached to each other. If we successfully win over one of them, we will gain two top-notch experts.
Some matters cannot be rushed."
"Fine." Tai Yi chuckled softly.
"You make the plans. I'll listen to you. Where do we go next?"
"The East Sea Coast." Di Jun's eyes brightened slightly.
"Baize there is known as one who 'understands the feelings of all things and knows the affairs of ghosts and gods.' He is a renowned wise man. This time, we will pay him a visit."
As soon as he finished speaking, the two people rose into the air together. Using Golden Crow Transforming Rainbow, they became two streaks of streaming light and headed straight for the East Sea Coast.
Meanwhile, Bei Ming had already arrived outside Mount Qixi.
Unlike Changbai Mountain, which was clad in silver,
Mount Qixi was lush with flowers and trees, with flocks of spiritual birds and clouds lingering through the mountains. It was filled with the vitality of spring, and floral fragrance mixed with Spiritual energy spread in every direction.
Suddenly, a melodious zither tune drifted down from the mountains.
It was as clear as a mountain spring and as winding as a flowing breeze.
The music carried a trace of Dao Rhyme that could stir one's heartstrings.
Bei Ming raised his head slightly and looked toward the source of the music, thinking to himself,
It is said that Fuxi is skilled in Deduction and music. This zither tune must be his work.
Bei Ming did not rashly interrupt. He merely stood where he was and listened intently.
Before long, the music gradually stopped, though its lingering notes still echoed through the valley.
After savoring it briefly, Bei Ming located the source of the music. He raised his hand in salute and called out clearly,
"Fellow Daoist, your zither music is elegant indeed. This Poor Daoist is Bei Ming, Daoist title Kun Peng. Might I have the honor of meeting you?"
In the next instant, a streak of streaming light swept out from the depths of the forest. A clear radiance flickered as it stopped not far in front of Bei Ming.
The radiance faded, revealing a gentle and refined man dressed in a green robe.
His features were mild, and his brows carried an air of composure. He cupped his hands in return salute.
"Fuxi of Mount Qixi greets Fellow Daoist Beiming. May I ask why you have come?"
Bei Ming said, "I came from Changbai Mountain to Travel through Honghuang, explore Secret Realms, seek opportunities, visit Fellow Daoists, and discuss the Great Dao together.
By chance, I passed through Mount Qixi and was drawn here by your zither music, so I wished to make your acquaintance."
Fuxi said politely, "Since you have come from afar, our meeting is Karma. Why not come inside so we may talk?"
Bei Ming immediately replied, "That would be excellent. It would be my honor."
Afterward, Bei Ming followed Fuxi into the depths of Mount Qixi and arrived at an elegant Small Courtyard built against the mountain.
Bluestone steps led to the courtyard, and an ancient tree with luxuriant branches and leaves stood before it, casting dappled shadows.
At the courtyard gate stood a woman in quiet stillness, her robes fluttering gently and her expression soft yet lively.
When she saw the two of them, she said in a clear voice, "Older brother, we have another guest."
Fuxi nodded slightly and turned to introduce them.
"Fellow Daoist Beiming, this is my Younger Sister, Nüwa.
Nüwa, this is Fellow Daoist Beiming. He has come from Changbai Mountain."
It had to be said that Nüwa's appearance was truly breathtaking. Her eyebrows and eyes were gentle yet bright, and every gesture naturally carried a quality that made others feel close to her.
That quality was not something an ordinary mortal's appearance could compare to. It came from the unique Dao Rhyme of an Innate God.
Strictly speaking, Innate Gods had no distinction between male and female. The "male and female forms" they displayed were merely outward appearances most compatible with the Dao they cultivated when taking form.
If Bei Ming wished, he could also take on a female form, and his appearance would not be inferior to Nüwa's in the slightest.
After all, most Innate Gods were not ugly from an aesthetic standpoint when they took form.
It was simply that appearance reflected the heart, and different insights and states of mind gained through cultivation would give rise to different temperaments.
Most Innate Gods sought Dao Companions based on the pursuit of the Dao rather than lust for beauty.
Moreover, between Dao Companions, Heaven and Earth bore witness and their Luck was bound together. It was by no means a casual matter.
The proper kind were like Di Jun and Xihe: one the Sun Star Master and the other the Taiyin Star Master, naturally suited to one another.
The less proper kind would be the future Buddha of Joy of the Buddhist Sect. As for the details, those who understood would understand.
Bei Ming and Nüwa cupped their hands to salute each other, completing the formalities of their meeting.
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